Job Description
Responsibilities
Our Company will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require our Company's sponsorship of a visa.
About the Team:
The Local Regulatory & Response (LRR) team empowers the business by navigating complex regulatory landscapes, shaping strategies that allow our company to achieve their boldest ambitions while meeting evolving legal and regulatory expectations. The LRR team is responsible for managing in-country regulatory matters, including advising on new and existing laws and regulations, engaging with regulators, and ensuring proactive alignment with fast-changing laws across multiple jurisdictions.
The Senior Counsel - Local Regulatory & Response will oversee matters in the APAC++ regions, and be part of the global regulatory team. This role will report directly to the Head of Local Regulatory & Response APAC, with a dotted line to the Head of Local Regulatory & Response METAPSA & REECA.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice and insights to leadership and business teams on a broad variety of regulatory legal matters, including regulatory compliance for content governance and platform safety across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop and execute regulatory strategies and plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Stay on top of the changes in regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable steps for the company.
- Monitor, highlight and address key legal trends, risks and opportunities, including supporting government relations and policy teams with advocacy work.
- Support crisis management in the regions by developing country-specific compliance strategies to mitigate platform disruption risks or restrictions.
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues in related functions, business leaders for in-country on escalations in areas of regulator & government, engagements & lobbying, social media licensing, app stability, corporate governance matters for local entities, as well as assisting other global legal teams generally with in-country regulatory support.
- Be the decision-making representative of the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified to practice law and member in good standing of a Bar Association
- Experience working in Private Practice &/or In-house as a legal counsel, with extensive experience in TMT regulatory-related work
- Proven track record in leading highly contentious and complex regulatory issues across multiple markets
- Has excellent legal analytical skills combined with business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as be a team player for cross functional work
- Excellent communication skills, including exceptional legal writing skills and the ability to craft persuasive and concise briefs
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates having both private practice & in-house experience within TMT
- Solid understanding of social media products & features
- Outstanding organizational, negotiation, influential and effective legal writing skills
- Deep knowledge of global regulatory frameworks, including: platform safety, content moderation etc
- Experience engaging with government regulators, lawmakers, and industry bodies
- Passionate about emerging trends and innovations in the technology sector
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an Always Day 1 mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
